Project Gutenberg 2001-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 428 Dumas, Alexandre 1802 1870 Dumas, Alexander Dumas, Alexandre, pere père, Alexandre Dumas Ten Years Later Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vicomte_of_Bragelonne:_Ten_Years_Later John Bursey and David Widger "Ten Years Later" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This work continues the adventures of the iconic musketeers, particularly focusing on the character D’Artagnan, as he navigates the complexities of loyalty, power, and friendship in the court of Louis XIV. The narrative unfolds in a richly detailed setting filled with intrigue and the political maneuverings of the time, promising a blend of action and romance. At the start of "Ten Years Later," D’Artagnan arrives, dusty and weary, at the court of King Louis XIV after a long journey filled with peril. He discovers that Belle-Isle, a location of strategic importance, has been fortified, an oversight that leads to tension with the King. D’Artagnan’s relationship with the King becomes central as he is promoted to captain of the musketeers, while also grappling with the motivations and schemes of aristocrats such as Colbert and Fouquet. The opening chapters establish the dynamics among comrades from past adventures, particularly spotlighting D’Artagnan’s complex feelings towards his fellow musketeers, indicating the tumultuous changes in their lives. As the story unfolds, the reader is introduced to psychological conflicts and budding romances that intertwine with noble ambitions and shifting allegiances, hinting at the larger tapestry of Dumas's renowned storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction Swordsmen -- Fiction PQ Text Adventure Movie Books Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: French Literature 1239873 2025-07-02T03:53:50.293086 text/html 1227667 2025-04-24T10:58:01 text/html 579733 2025-07-02T03:54:05.612978 application/epub+zip 581878 2025-07-02T03:53:52.874106 application/epub+zip 581878 2025-07-02T03:53:51.339094 application/epub+zip 937130 2025-07-02T03:54:15.001426 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 887295 2025-07-02T03:54:04.676015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 857227 2022-09-02T05:28:21.555974 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1155702 2025-07-02T03:53:48.706096 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1135993 2025-04-24T10:58:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18027 2025-07-02T03:54:15.147444 application/rdf+xml 13244 2025-07-02T03:53:51.955078 image/jpeg 3450 2025-07-02T03:53:51.683033 image/jpeg 481516 2025-07-02T03:53:50.385058 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia